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Patent GB-2421952-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-reinforced polymer composite with damage detection system
Inventor: HAYES SIMON A
IPC: C08L63/00
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: A composite material comprises a fibre-reinforced polymeric matrix, wherein the fibre reinforcement comprises electrically conductive fibres and the polymeric matrix comprises a thermosetting polymer and a thermoplastic polymer. A detection system is provided to detect a change in resistance of the composite material, which indicates the presence of at least one damaged area of the composite material. The detection system comprises a plurality of spaced apart electrodes mounted on an electrically insulating substrate and electrically connected to the conductive fibres. The fibres may be carbon fibres, metal fibres, or metal-coated polymeric fibres. A method of repairing a damaged area in the composite material is also disclosed, which comprises heating the damaged area to the fusion temperature of the thermoplastic polymer.
Patent GB-2406957-A (GB)
Title: Stringed instrument with embedded DSP modeling
Inventor: CELI PETER J
IPC: G10H3/18
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a stringed instrument (100) with embedded digital signal processing (DSP) modeling capabilities. The stringed instrument (100) has a body (102) and a plurality of strings (106) and each of the plurality of strings (106) is respectively coupled to a pickup of a polyphonic pickup (110). The polyphonic pickup (110) is used to detect a vibration signal for each string (106). An A/D convener converts the detected vibration signal of a string into a digital string vibration signal. Further, a digital signal processor (120) is located within the body of the stringed instrument to process the digital string vibration signal. Particularly, the digital signal processor (120) is used to process the digital string vibration signal such that the corresponding string tone of one of a plurality of selectable stringed instruments may be emulated. The emulated digital tone signal is then converted to analog form to create an emulated analog tone signal for output to an amplification device.
Patent GB-2412727-A (GB)
Title: An air purifying and disinfecting device
Inventor: YUEN JOHN SE-KIT
IPC: F24F1/0076
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: An air purifying and disinfecting device comprises a housing 1 containing at least one fan 8 extracting air over an activated carbon filter screen 5 to filter impurities, germs and bacteria in the air, passing the air over at least one ultra violet light tube 18 to further remove airborne bacteria, germs and mould, and finally passing the air through at least one ionisation device 10 before being discharged through an outlet 2 as clean, fresh air. Light shields 7 are provided to prevent ultra violet light escaping the housing 1. The ultra violet tube(s) 18 emit light at a wavelength of 253.7 nanometres and may be removable. The ionisation device 10 is a negative ion generator comprising cathodic high voltage carbonised fibres to increase the level of anions. The device may be placed flat on its side or hung on a wall and possesses an electrical circuit for two alternating cycle modes. A first mode may comprise an ionisation mode lasting for 3 to 4 minutes and the second mode may be an ultra violet mode lasting for 7 to 10 minutes. The circuit may be operated in either mode, a continuous simultaneous mode or the two modes in an alternating cycle.
Patent GB-2412984-A (GB)
Title: Lockstep error signaling
Inventor: SAFFORD KEVIN DAVID
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed, for use in a computer system (100) including a plurality of processing units (102a-b) coupled over a system fabric (108), to identify a lockstep error associated with a first packet to be transmitted over the system fabric (108); set a viral or poisoned indicator in the first packet to indicate the lockstep error; and transmit the modified packet over the system fabric or crossbar switch (108). The indicators may be set in a slit of the packets.
Patent GB-2414207-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for rotating and connecting tubulars
Inventor: PIETRAS BERND-GEORG
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: Methods and associated apparatus for rotating and connecting a tubular 503 are described. The tubular 503 rotating apparatus possesses first and second arms 510, 520, each with a respective roller 541, 542 and a third roller 543 is also provided. The arms 510, 520 are simultaneously adjustable to retain the tubular 503. The third roller 543 urges the tubular 503 against the first and second rollers 541, 542. At least one of the said rollers 541, 542, 543 is actuatable to rotate the tubular 503. The tubular connecting apparatus comprises a tubular handling member (figure 15, 700) with a plurality of rollers (figure 15, 741,742) that are adjustable to retain a first tubular (figure 15, 703). A guide member (figure 15, 710) is also present, located below each of the plurality of rollers (figure 15, 741,742), so that adjusting the rollers (figure 15, 741,742) also adjusts the guide member (figure 15, 710). Therefore the guide member (figure 15, 710) can surround the second tubular (figure 15, 704) and bring the first tubular (figure 15, 703) into engagement with the second tubular (figure 15, 704).
Patent GB-2427575-A (GB)
Title: Polyolefin coated with a partially crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol vinyl amine intermediate layer
Inventor: RATNAKUMAR ROHAN
IPC: C09D129/04
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: The film is produced by coating at least one side of a polyolefinic substrate with a solution of a polyvinyl alcohol-vinyl amine and an aldehyde-containing crosslinking agent for crosslinking said copolymer and then drying the coating. The polyvinyl alcohol-vinyl amine copolymer is less than fully cross linked throughout so as to enable a top coat to adhere to the polymeric film structure. The disclosed film includes a polypropylene substrate which has been treated by corona discharge, a melamine formaldehyde crosslinking agent and a clear ethylene acrylic acid emulsion top coat. The film is used in food packaging.
Patent GB-2416912-A (GB)
Title: Disk array system and interface converter
Inventor: YAGISAWA IKUYA
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a high-reliability, low-cost disk array by emulating an ATA drive so that it can be used in the same way as an FC(Fibre Channel) drive. To achieve this object, a disk array system of the present invention includes: a storage device 510 having a logical unit 520 logically set therein; the storage device includes: a plurality of disk devices 501-503 having a first interface; and an interface converter (430) converting between signals of the first interface adapted for the disk device and signals of a second interface adapted for the control device. The interface converter includes: a response time monitor portion (437, 451) for monitoring a time until a response is received from the disk device according to the data input/output request; and a notification issue portion for issuing to the control device a notification about an operative state of the disk device according to the monitored response time.
Patent GB-2428244-A (GB)
Title: Reduced mass cleaning tablet for ware-washing
Inventor: GERET LAURENCE
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A cleaning tablet for use in a table-top ware-washing machine has a weight between 1 and 15g. and can be used singularly or with one or more other like tablets. The tablet may comprise detergent and water-softeners. Also discloses is a packaged product comprising one or more tablets.
Patent GB-2440120-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: HIGGINS DOUGLAS
IPC: A63B23/025
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for muscle conditioning comprises a supporting frame 12, a hood-shaped pad 14, moveable relative to the frame 12, and resistive means in the form of a weight stack 16 and suspension mechanism 18. The weight stack 16 is coupled to the hood-shaped pad 14 via the suspension mechanism 18, such that a resistive force can be applied against movement of the hood-shaped pad 14 from a first position relative to the frame 12 to a second position relative to the frame 12. In use, the head of the used may contact portion 26 of the hood-shaped pad and the shoulders of the user contact portion 20 of the hood-shaped pad 14. The apparatus enables the conditioning of the muscles required for successful rugby scrummaging.
Patent GB-2443651-A (GB)
Title: Remote power control unit with a mass data reader for a computer.
Inventor: GILBERT DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G06F3/08
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: Disclosed is remote module 100 for a computer, comprising a power control switch 110 for the user to input 120 the required power state for the computer. The switch is coupled to a communication device 150 which receives the control signal 114 and transmits the signal 114a to an interface mounted on the computer to control the computer. The module may have a mass data reader/writer such as a CD-rom, DVD player or a memory card reader that the module can read/write to and send/receive the data to/from the computer. The module may have an indicator to display an operating state of the computer. The module may communicate with the computer via a wireless link, which may be a ultra wide USB link. Also, disclosed is an interface for fitting to the motherboard of the computer to receive the signals from the module and turn on the computer.
Patent GB-2433082-A (GB)
Title: Steerable Drilling System and Control Arrangement
Inventor: DOWNTON GEOFF
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A steerable drilling system comprising a drill string 10 carrying a bent housing 12, the bent housing 12 containing, or having association with, a drive motor arranged to drive a drive shaft angled to an axis of part of the drill string 10 adjacent the bent housing 12, and means, such as an orientating motor 22, permitting relative rotation between the drill string 10 and the bent housing 12. The system may also have a releasable latch arrangement 28 to allow the drill string to rotate and the orientating motor may have anchors 30 to stop it rotating. Also disclosed are details of the control valve arrangement for supplying a fluid, such as drilling mud, to a motor thereby controlling the operation of the motor.
Patent GB-2429717-A (GB)
Title: Cell preservation method
Inventor: CROOK JEREMY M
IPC: A01N1/02
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for freezing a stem cell or a cell derived therefrom, the method including the steps of providing a cell suspension, performing ice nucleation on the cell suspension, and lowering the temperature of the ice nucleated cell suspension to a temperature sufficiently low to allow long term storage of the stem cell. The method is preferably used for the cryopreservation of human embryonic stem cells.
Patent GB-2432401-A (GB)
Title: Clutch driven plates
Inventor: GALLAGHER PAUL ANDREW
IPC: F16F15/129
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A clutch driven plate (10) has axially spaced first and second side plates (11,12) and friction elements (14) carried by one (11) of the side plates. A hub flange (18) is located intermediate the side plates and is rotatable with a hub (16) for driving connection with an associated transmission shaft and circumferentiatly orientated springs (20) act between windows (21) in the side plates and hub flange to resist circumferential rotation between the side plates and flange. An inner friction plate (25) is rigidly fixed to one of the side plates for rotation therewith and an intermediate plate (26) is rotatable with the hub flange in one direction of rotation only and is located between the inner friction plate (25) and said one (11) of the side plates. An axially acting spring (32) which is located between the side plates tends to bias the inner friction plate (25) towards the intermediate plate (26) in order to generate frictional resistance to the relative rotation of the side plates (11,12) and flange (18).
Patent GB-2434319-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring apparatus for laparoscopice surgery and display method thereof
Inventor: KIM JAE-HWANG
IPC: A61B1/313
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A monitor apparatus for a laparoscopic surgery rotates images captured by a laparoscope as an endoscope and displayed on monitors for the laparoscopic surgery clockwise or counter-clockwise according to commands for rotating the images by surgeons who use image rotation manipulation parts such that the images of surgical devices displayed on the monitors are arranged in the direction where the surgeons can actually manipulate the laparoscopic surgical devices most conveniently.
Patent GB-2454018-A (GB)
Title: Introducer device for bougie tube
Inventor: GREEN DR DAVID W
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to an introducer device e.g. laryngoscope, for insertion into a patient's mouth for use with a bougie tube. The device comprises an elongate insertion member (100), having a maximum width of 5mm-1Omm, which has a guide member for guiding a bougie tube. In another aspect the system comprises a plurality of insertion members and a releasable handle.
Patent GB-2454916-A (GB)
Title: Fatigue monitoring using facial images
Inventor: JAYAWARNA DIMUTH
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: A system for monitoring individuals in a control chambers such as a power plant control room or vehicle, such as a ship's bridge comprises means to captured facial images of the individuals and determine whether they are authorised to be present. Further means are provided to analyse the captured facial images to assess the individuals' level of fatigue. The system may predict a safe watch-keeping period for each individual, which can be adjusted as the watch progresses using learnt historical data and ambient factors. Alarm states may be initiated if unidentified individuals are detected or levels of fatigue and intoxication exceed predetermined levels.
Patent GB-2459078-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle roof lifter
Inventor: BARNES IAN
IPC: A62B3/00
Filed: 2007-11-30
Abstract: Apparatus and method for lifting the roof of a road vehicle wherein (a) a reaction member 2 bears down on an external surface 20 of the roof in the vicinity of a transverse window 21; and (b) a cable or other puller 1 is secured to the rear end of the roof pulls the roof towards the transverse window 21 and folds the roof upwards around the reaction member 2. Preferably, the cable (1) is pulled by means of a ratchet winch 3 mounted on a transportable frame 4 secured to the front of the vehicle by an anchor 6. Webbing loops 1 may be passed through the side windows of the vehicle and an upstanding extension 5 provides additional leverage, imparting an upwards component to the force exerted. A torque limiter may be included to control the folding and lifting operation. The primary use is to extricate trapped casualties after a road accident.
Patent GB-2448055-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber faceplate including convergent imaging conduits and tiled imaging arrays incorporating the same
Inventor: TABOR KEVIN
IPC: G02B6/04
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: An imaging module 120 includes an optical fiber faceplate 150 with an image-input face 152, a planar image-output face 154, and a plurality of adjacently fused, internally reflecting imaging conduits 160 extending between the image-input and image-output faces. The constituent imaging conduits extend along conduit axes that mutually converge such that an image inputted through the image-input face is reduced in size along at least one dimension for outputting through the image-output face. The imaging module further includes an imaging detector array 130 including a plurality of photosensitive detector elements arranged in accordance with a predetermined array format. The faceplate is situated in front of the detector array such that light incident upon the image-input face is transmitted through the faceplate and optically communicated to the detector elements through the image-output face. Multiple imaging modules can be tiled in tight formations in order to form a larger format imaging array. A method of making the module is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2449017-A (GB)
Title: Disambiguation of compound text input with prioritized solutions
Inventor: FUX VADIM
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with disambiguation software that is operable to disambiguate compound text input. The device is able to assemble language objects in the memory to generate compound language solutions. The device is able to prioritize compound language solutions according to various criteria.
Patent GB-2464149-A (GB)
Title: An assembly to attach a display device to a display device support
Inventor: LAU ALEX
IPC: E05D11/08
Filed: 2008-10-07
Abstract: An assembly to pivotally attach a display device to a display device support, the assembly comprising a body 11 attachable to a display device support and a mounting member 7 to which a display device is mountable, the mounting member including a collar 55 that defines an axis about which the mounting member 7 is rotatable relative to the body 11 together with a display device mounted thereto, the collar 55 having a curved inwardly facing seat 62, the assembly further comprising a biasing member 58 and a resiliently deformable friction element 56 on the body 11 having an outer surface shaped to mate with the seat 62, the biasing member 58 and the friction element 56 being received in the collar 55 with the mating surface facing the seat 62 when the assembly is assembled such that, when the biasing member 58 is moved in an axial direction into the friction element 56, the biasing member 58 acts on the friction element 56, which is resiliently deformed by the biasing member 58, to urge its mating surface against the seat to increase the frictional force between the frictional element 56 and the seat 62, thereby preventing rotation of the mounting member 7 relative to the body 11 about said axis unless the frictional force is overcome.
Patent GB-2454559-A (GB)
Title: An improved method, system and apparatus for the delivery of premium commercial services to subscribers
Inventor: TURNER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: The inventive method and system provides Premium Commercial Services (PCSs) to end users of mobile communication devices (Mobiles) via various forms of communication including but not limited to short messaging service (SMS) communications. Under different arrangements of the present invention, the PSP can communicate with Subscribers (1) by sending an MT message containing a PCS message in response to an MO message from a Paying Subscribe, (2) by sending multiple MT messages (which may consist of multiple PCS or content types) in response to a single MO message from a Paying Subscriber, (3) by sending multiple MT messages (which may consist of multiple PCS or content types) to a Sponsored Subscriber in response to a single Instruction from a Sponsor, (4) by Sending multiple MT messages (which may consist of multiple PCS or content types) to multiple Sponsored Subscribers in response to a single Instruction from a Sponsor, or (5) by sending multiple MT messages of an enhanced quality and/or quantity (and which may also consist of multiple PCS or content types) to Subscribers who are both Paying and Sponsored Subscribers at the same time.
Patent GB-2464766-A (GB)
Title: Locking stop having split projection
Inventor: DAVIES MARK
IPC: A44B19/36
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking stop suitable for use with a slide fastener and a slide fastener comprising same which comprises a first member 14 and a second member 16, wherein the first and second members are mounted to one end of a pair of first and second opposing stringers 80,82 respectively, the stringers comprising connecting elements 60,62,70, and wherein the first and second members comprise complimentary shaped male and female portions such that when the first and second members pass through a slider of the slide fastener the first and second members cooperatively engage and wherein a protruding member 21a, 21b on at least one of the first or second member is split to allow flexibility upon engagement with a receiving portion 20 of at least one of the first or second member.
Patent GB-2465028-A (GB)
Title: Using graphical sliders to control portions of a parameter in a user interface
Inventor: TASLER MARTIN
IPC: G06F3/0485
Filed: 2008-11-11
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a display, for example a touch-screen interface, which uses computer graphics to enable a user to control portions of a parameter. For example, multiple graduated moveable sliders could be used to vary different portions of a number. In practice this could mean using one slider to control the integer part of a number and a second slider to control the decimal (or fractional) part of a number. These sliders could also be used to alter the position of something by having three sliders to control the X, Y and Z coordinates. This interface could be used on equipment such as an oscilloscope or signal generator and provides users with greater control over parameter setting than using a rotational control, for example. The scale (or magnitude) can also be varied using graphical depictions.
Patent GB-2466218-A (GB)
Title: A Cartesian loop RF transmitter with adaptive envelope modulation of the amplifier power supply voltage
Inventor: AYUN MOSHE BEN
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: The power supply voltage Vs for the power amplifier 126 in a radio transmitter is reduced until non-linearity is detected, thereby achieving optimal amplifier efficiency. The supply voltage controller 127 provides a reference signal to the regulator 111 which is the product of the RF signal envelope and a scaling factor from the nonlinearity detector 125. The scaling factor is reduced until nonlinearity occurs or the scaling factor reaches a minimum value. The nonlinearity detector 125 (figure 2) is coupled to the outputs of the Cartesian loop filters 116,118 and measures the ratio of power at an offset frequency to on-channel power. Efficiency is not reduced by VSWR changes.
Patent GB-2466275-A (GB)
Title: Controlling Diesel engine glow plugs
Inventor: CASSANI STEFANO
IPC: F02D41/06
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: A method for controlling a glow plug 6, eg a low-voltage glow plug, associated with a cylinder chamber of a Diesel engine 2 of a vehicle 50 comprises the steps of detecting at least one predetermined driver action anticipating the driver intention to start-up the engine 2, and activating the glow plug 6 after detecting the driver action and before detecting a driver key-on action. The predetermined driver action, eg activation of the remote control, opening or closing the door, or sitting on the seat, may be monitored by a vehicle control unit 56 which sends an alert signal to a power control unit 52 which includes an electronic control module 22 for driving the glow plugs 6.